Last week, on the 10th anniversary of Gary Charles Evans' plunge to his death off the Troy-Menands Bridge, former Albany County DA Paul Clyne recalled the day Evans stunned him with his literary knowledge.

Gov. David Paterson leaves a radio show in Albany. Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders were nearing a deal today to cut state spending by about $1 billion.

Is it time to lower the legal drinking age from 21 to 18? That's what 100 college and university presidents are calling for, saying current laws actually encourage binge-drinking on campus.